Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 January 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our welcoming Aintree Cardiology Department.

We currently undertake a wide variety of non-invasive and invasive tests including ECG, Ambulatory Monitoring, Tilt Table Testing, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Echocardiography (including Dobutamine and Exercise Stress Echo, Transoesophageal, Contrast and Bubble Studies, Specialist Valve Clinics, Advanced Imaging including Speckle Tracking and 3-D Echocardiography and Research), Cardiac Catheterisation and Permanent Pacing; both implant and follow up.

The candidates should have BHRS accreditation.

This is an ideal opportunity for a current band 7 seeking a change, or forward thinking suitably qualified Band 6 who is looking to develop their career further.

Main duties of the job

Working with the Lead Cardiac Physiologists, the post holder will assist in the running of all present services provided by the Cardiology Laboratory.

The post holder will support in the delivery of a high quality, efficient service to patients and to supervise, guide and support staff in performance of their roles in the department.

The postholder will be expected to work as an independent practitioner in permanent pacemaker follow-up and implants.

We expect the successful applicant to have the ability to work independently and you will also be expected to participate in the training and appraisal of junior staff.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-307-24-A

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be technically proficient as an independent practitioner in non-invasive cardiology procedures, and permanent pacemaker implants and follow up

Working independently to perform and report simple and complex permanent pacemaker follow ups.

Analyse, interpret and report complex clinical data e.g. PPM follow up undertaking necessary departmental procedure when diagnosing an unexpected finding and liaising/advising with medical staff as required.

To assist in the clinical management of patients undergoing cardiac investigations

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be technically proficient as an independent practitioner in non-invasive cardiology procedures, and permanent pacemaker implants and follow up

Working independently to perform and report simple and complex permanent pacemaker follow ups.

Analyse, interpret and report complex clinical data e.g. PPM follow up undertaking necessary departmental procedure when diagnosing an unexpected finding and liaising/advising with medical staff as required.

To assist in the clinical management of patients undergoing cardiac investigations

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post qualification experience
  • Experience in training of staff in all grades
  • Wide range of cardiology knowledge, including ECGs and ambulatory ECG analysis

Desirable

  • Managerial experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Cardiac Clinical Physiology or equivalent
  • ILS trained
  • RCCP/AHCS registration or equivalent
  • BHRS accreditation

Desirable

  • Training for trainers assessment qualification
  • Management qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post qualification experience
  • Experience in training of staff in all grades
  • Wide range of cardiology knowledge, including ECGs and ambulatory ECG analysis

Desirable

  • Managerial experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Cardiac Clinical Physiology or equivalent
  • ILS trained
  • RCCP/AHCS registration or equivalent
  • BHRS accreditation

Desirable

  • Training for trainers assessment qualification
  • Management qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Department

Angela Morris

01515292738

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-307-24-A

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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